S2 Final Exam Revision - Vocabulary Flashcards
Pharmacy
A shop that sells medicines and drugs
Hieu’s family doctor suggested that he buys this medicine at the ___
Optician’s
A shop where you can test your eyes and buy glasses and contact lenses
E.g. Jerick’s mum told him to have regular eye examinations at an ___ .
Free delivery
The act of taking goods, letters, etc. to people without extra charges
E.g. Sorry, we do not offer __ services for purchases under $100.
Volatile temper
a tendency to experience a change in a mood quickly and get angry easily
My sister had a volatile temper when she was a teenager. She always gets angry over little things.
Domestic violence
physical behaviour by somebody to hurt their family members Children suffer most from _______. They may experience trauma after seeing their parents fighting and hurting each other.
Divorce
the lawful ending of a marriage My parents have agreed to get a _____
Phubbing
the habit of ignoring someone you are with or your surroundings by looking at your phone instead of paying attention
Research shows that ______ is the main factor that damages family relationships. Why not put down your phone and have conversations?
Loneliness
unhappy because you are not with other people
Strong willpower
stop yourself from doing enjoyable things that are bad for you
Curiosity
the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something Just out of curiosity, how did you get my address?
Rehabilitation
to help someone live a normal life again after they have had a serious illness or been in prison
Depression
a mental illness that makes you feel very unhappy
Self-discipline
the ability to control yourself
Sustainable
involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
Global warming
the increase in temperature of the air and gases near the surface of the Earth, as a result of an increase in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide Sample sentence Because of global warming, ice is melting very quickly in the polar regions. This means some places in the world may soon be underwater.
Deforestation
the act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area
Ending deforestation is one of the best solutions to prevent wildlife extinction.
Compost
to make something into a mixture of decayed plants, food, etc. that can be added to soil to help plants grow
Let’s compost our food waste and use them as fertilizers.
Eco-friendly
not harmful to the environment
In order to save the planet, I prefer using eco-friendly products such as rechargeable batteries and reusable water bottles.
Desert
a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it; many deserts are covered by sand
Wetland
an area of wet land, usually near bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, etc.
Polar region
an area connected with or near the North or South Pole
Forest
a large area of land that is thickly covered with trees
Siren
a woman whose singing lured unwary sailors on to rocks.
Cemetery
an area of ground in which dead bodies are buried
Dungeon
an underground prison, especially in a castle
Vampire
in stories,a dead person who bites people’s necks and drinks their blood
Haunted house
A house that is said to be visited by and/or home to ghosts or spirits.
Zombies
a frightening creature that is a dead person who has been brought back to life, but without human qualities
payment method
the way in which an amount of money is paid e.g. by cash, credit card
support from friends and family
